About the Role Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen
Salary: Competitive depending on experience + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSEN Transmission have a number of opportunities for both electrical and mechanical building services engineers to provide specialist engineering support on high profile and technically complex HVDC Converter Station Projects.
The key duties & responsibilities will be: Electrical Building Services Working with our Civil Building Designer, HVDC OEM and Tier 1 Contractors to develop, review and approve electrical building services designs and installations for our converter stations, which could include the following:
Small Power and Lighting. Cable Containment Design. Fire Alarm Systems. Emergency Power Systems. Security Systems including CCTV. Telecoms. Integration of Building Management Systems into HVDC OEM Control System. Mechanical Building Services Working with our Civil Building Designer, HVDC OEM and Tier 1 Contractors to develop, review and approve mechanical building services designs and installations for our converter stations, which could include the following:
Valve Cooling Systems (Pump, MCC, Cooling Fans, Heat Exchangers). HVAC Climate Systems (air handling units, dehumidifiers, ventilation ductwork, dampers, etc). General Plumbing and Pipework. Fire Protection Systems including deluge. Building Energy Performance calculations. General Responsibilities: You will help define the basis of project design and scope.
You will be involved in the full project life cycle, from project definition, preparing and evaluating tenders, conceptual and front end design development, detail design reviews HAZID/HAZCON/HAZOP sessions through into supporting construction, installation supervision and commissioning. To promote best practice within the building services design, bringing your experience to provide suggested improvements in specifications, innovation of technology options and management of engineering risks. Work within a multi-discipline team, utilising Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM environment to manage and co-ordinate designs, raise and respond to contractor RFI/TQs, clash detection, 3D model development etc. Support projects during installation and commissioning phases as an NEC supervisor. Work with Technical Authorities to manage specification deviations and to capture lessons learned and future specification improvements. What do I need? The role would suit an experienced Building Services Engineer who has worked in a consulting environment or contractor looking to take the next step into a client-side organisation.
Although power transmission experience is preferred it is not needed.
Candidates with building service experience within data centres, industrial process systems (O&G, Chemical etc), and water industries are encouraged to apply.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
Ideally holding a Degree or MSc in Building Services Engineering, be a Chartered Engineer or working towards this or can demonstrate relevant experience. The ability to technically assess and critically challenge contractor submissions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and to prioritise workload. Familiarity with a range of technical solutions used in Building Services Installations. Confidence in representing Project Engineering at Contractor Reviews and presenting RIBA stage 3+ design submissions at Internal LCP Gate 3 Design Authority Review presentations. About our Business At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland.
We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve.
But that's not all – we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future.
By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.
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What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie on ****** / 01738 342963.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process.
This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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